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Post by New Fan on Feb 5, 2007 19:45:12 GMT
Hi Just found your site having seen Joseph in Sunderland on Saturday. I've got to say this new guy, Jonathan Parkin was pretty amazing. His Close Every Door at the matinee was fantastic and had every completely wrapped.
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Post by Mia on Jul 31, 2007 11:11:38 GMT
Hi Just found your site having seen Joseph in Sunderland on Saturday. I've got to say this new guy, Jonathan Parkin was pretty amazing. His Close Every Door at the matinee was fantastic and had every completely wrapped. I think Jonathan was great. I know he isn't doing Joseph anymore but I was wondering if anyone knew what he was doing next??? Would love to see him in something else.
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Post by JP fan on Jul 31, 2007 20:29:30 GMT
Totally agree with you Mia. Hope we hear something soon.
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Post by actressheather on Aug 6, 2007 11:09:36 GMT
I will ask him for you guys!
heather xxx
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Post by Mia on Aug 6, 2007 11:37:51 GMT
:)Thank you for that Heather Mia
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Post by Lynda on Aug 6, 2007 12:08:23 GMT
Hope you have more luck than I did. He isnt answering me. No suprise there though.
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Post by News Hound on Sept 20, 2007 18:21:26 GMT
Redhill & Reigate News 20th September 2007
Kirsten launches the panto A CHILDREN'S television star came to Redhill to launch The Harlequin's Christmas pantomime. Kirsten O'Brien is playing the title role in Cinderella, a family-friendly pantomime which follows the heroine to the ball as she escapes her ugly sisters and finds her Prince Charming. Featuring George Gold's Shetland ponies and illuminated coach, the Harlequin dancers and children, the show is produced by the team behind last year's Sleeping Beauty. Kirsten presented BAFTA-nominated CBBC children's art show SMart and can currently be seen on BBC2's live magazine show Smile. She appears alongside Bruce Montague, as Baron Hardup, who is best known as Leonard in the BBC sitcom Butterflies. The show has all the glamour, choreography, songs and sparkling sets one would expect from Cinderella. The ugly sisters are draped in leopard print and feathers and Cinderella goes from rags to glitzy ballgown, losing one shimmering slipper at midnight. Her best friend Buttons is played by stand-up comedian Drew Cameron. Musical theatre performer Jonathan Parkin is the Prince and the gruesome ugly sisters are played by seasoned performers Mark Two and Jamie Steen. Cinderella is at The Harlequin from Saturday, December 15, to Sunday, January 6. Tickets from £10.50 to £14.50 on 01737 788284 By Victoria Allen
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Post by Mia on Sept 23, 2007 12:26:51 GMT
Yeah!! Another chance to see the lovely Jonathan Parkin. I can imagine he will be the perfect Prince Charming. If anyone sees any reviews, please post as I am not sure I will get a chance to see him.
I'm not sure what Lynda meant by "no surprise there". My son was in the Joseph choir when Jonathan played Joseph and I thought he was so nice. He was a real inspiration to my son who has decided that one day he is going to be Joseph. He has got his first part in a panto this Christmas (the reason I don't think I will be able to see Jonathan - although I would love to see him there is someone else who I would love to see more!!!) So here's to Jonathan - good luck in the panto and thank you for those few words of encouragement that meant a whole lot to a little boy! (And his mum)
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Post by Lynda on Oct 10, 2007 21:42:40 GMT
Hope your boy goes on to great things.
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Post by Mia on Oct 12, 2007 14:13:12 GMT
Thank You for your good wishes Linda, that's very kind of you. We are all looking forward to Panto season this year (although it has cost me a fortune in tickets already!) We are new comers to this drama and theatre stuff but I have to say it is such a good thing for kids to do. My son was diagnosed with a mild form of autism a couple of years ago and I was very worried for him. He was really struggling at school and with making friends and his self-esteem was very low. He started taking some drama classes after school and within weeks I began to notice a real difference. He has been doing this for almost a year now and he is a different boy. It has helped him in almost every aspect of his life. Most importantly his self-esteem is back, he has made loads of friends and he is doing really well at school. I think doing this drama and dancing has really taught him how to focus his energy. I am so grateful! Only problem now is that he keeps telling me he's moving to Hollywood when he's 18! I'm not too happy about that - I shall have to 'close all the doors and bar all the windows'!
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Post by Lynda on Oct 12, 2007 15:00:31 GMT
Hee hee tell him West End is far better than Hollywood.
When I get a grandchild he/she is going to stage school as soon as possible.
I have a son with Tourettes so I know how you feel. He is now very successful in his chosen career, detached house, car, learning to fly. I never thought any of that would be possible when he was a teenager. even though he was always top of his class.
Love
Lynda x
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Post by Tanith Messenger on Oct 12, 2007 21:21:45 GMT
Hi Mia
So good to hear that your son is enjoying Drama and Dancing, I was always too shy hehe i was ok if i was with others on stage but hated being on my own. But when I started working in a theatre front of house it was like a whole new world to me! I miss it now that I live in Cyprus :-(
Good to see you here Love Tan xxx
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